podcasting workflow -

How I balance a full-time job and running a podcast

If I listed everything I do for the podcast, it might sound like a full-time job. I: Research topics that interest me Search for and reach out to potential guests Juggle communication and scheduling with different guests Prepare interview questions and do background research Record each interview Edit each episode Publish to podcast platforms and the website On top of that, there’s building the website, learning marketing and promotion,...

How I prepare for podcast interviews

Looking back, my approach to interview preparation has truly evolved. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Jakob Tanner, a leading Swiss historian, about Switzerland during WWII. Getting the chance to sit down with someone like Jakob and ask questions about a topic I’m genuinely curious about is why I happily spend my Sundays updating the website and editing audio. For those unfamiliar, Jakob is widely considered the top...